Introduction to Security

Awareness Briefing

Office of Security @ NOAA

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 Agenda/Topics to Be Covered
‹ Introduction
‹ Security policies & procedures
‹ Security Force
‹ Property Control
‹ Access to NOAA Facilities
‹ NOAA ID Badges and Door Keys
‹ Emergency Call Boxes
‹ Crimes & other Emergencies
‹ Information Technology & Security
‹ Office of Security Staff
‹ Summary

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 Introduction
‹ We are responsible for establishing and
implementing Department of Commerce’s program
for the protection of Federal resources including
information, property, and people.
‹ We provide NOAA personnel and visitors with
security services and information necessary to
ensure a safe and secure environment.
‹ To have an effective program, we encouraged ALL
to adhere to security policies and procedures.

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 Introduction Con’t
‹ Services Available
„ Fingerprinting
„ ID Cards
„ Keys to the NOAA Facilities
„ Physical Security Surveys and Compliance Reviews
„ Briefings: Foreign Travel, National Security Information,
Mail Bomb, Security Briefing Course, Personal Protection
„ Passport and Visa Photos
„ Security Education Information and Materials
„ Operational Security needs, etc.

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 Security Policies & Procedures
‹ Business Hours ‹ Lost badges must be
„ 6 a.m. – 6 p.m reported to Security
‹ Security Hours
immediately
‹ NOAA Form 65-8 is
„ 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
required for all request
‹ Everyone must wear
for Security services.
NOAA issued ID Badge
above their waist at all
times.
‹ Expired ID badges will
be confiscated and de-
activated by the Security
Guards.

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 Contract Security Force
Requirements

‹ Monitor alarms and access control system

‹ Monitor access to parking lots and garages
‹ Check ID, inspect packages, patrol facilities and
grounds
‹ Provide escorts to garages
‹ Respond to emergencies
‹ Handle lost and found property
‹ Report incidents
‹ Assist visitors

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 Property Control
„ No government or personal property may be removed
from NOAA premises without prior approval and
presentation of the proper forms
„ Property Accountability Office
„ Property Inspection for Accuracy
„ A laminated property pass may be issued for up to six
months for employees who are required to move
property from one facility to another. Contact
Administrative Services Division 301-713-3520 form
more information

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 NOAA ID Badges and Door
Keys
‹ NOAA ID Badges are issued from the Security
Service Center, SSMC I, Monday-Friday. 7:30
a.m. - 12 noon and 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. ( NOAA
Form 65-8 required must be signed by authorizing official)
‹ Door keys are issued by emailing
VisitorAccess.Security@NOAA.GOV
‹ Please report lost or stolen ID’s and keys to the
Office of Security immediately.

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 Access to NOAA Facilities
‹ Employees and Contractors must present valid
NOAA IDs to Security Officers. (6 a.m.-6 p.m.)
„ Security hours( 6 p.m.-6 a.m., weekends) must sign in and
out.
„ If you do not have you badge, you must sign in as a visitor
and receive a ONE-DAY badge.
z Driver License or valid ID must be presented.
‹ Visitors will sign in at the security desk and must be
escorted by their sponsor at all times.
„ Must present valid driver license or photo IDs, point of
contact, and you must be sponsored and escorted to your
destination. (6 a.m.-6 p.m.)

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 Access to NOAA Facilities con’t
‹ Group visits (four or more) must be arranged in advance
(24 hours.) and list must be emailed to
VisitorAccess.Security@Noaa.Gov, Family members
must be escorted at all times
‹ Entering buildings from garages (6 a.m.-6 p.m.) ID badge
holders may gain access to SSMC II an IV using the
turnstiles on G1 and G2 levels only.
‹ Security hours (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) the G1 turnstiles are
closed. Must enter through lobby. ID Badge holders may
exit through either the G1 or G2 levels.

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 Emergency Call Boxes
There are emergency call boxes located in the
garage areas. The boxes are to be used in the
event of an emergency or if you need
information. There are two buttons.

‹One button is for information only and you

will be assisted by security via intercom.
‹Second button is for emergencies only

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 Crimes and Other Emergencies
‹ Dial 911 to report fire, injury, or crime in
progress
‹ For SSMC, please report emergencies to NOAA
Security Command Center @ 301-713-0333.
For WWB, report emergencies to the lobby
guard desk @ 301-763-8080.
‹ Report all crimes to local police or Federal
Protective Service 202-708-1111.
‹ Attentiveness, Caution and Timely reporting
helps speed up the investigation process, which
can lead to a successful apprehension of
offenders.
Please Stay Alert!!!!
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 Information Technology & Security
Information Technology
NOAA computers, passwords, commercial
software,hardware and data must be protected.
‹ Use unique password and do not give it to anyone
‹ Log off computer when not in use
‹ Notify supervisor if password was compromised or
if someone used your computer.
‹ More information on reporting incidents, viruses,
security policies, training and awareness, and a
listing of NOAA’s Information Technology Security
Officer, go to http://www.ofa.noaa.gov/~noaa
‹ Computer security questions can be directed to
Becky Vasvary, IT Security Officer, at 301-713-3333

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 Information Technology &
Security con’t
Information Security
‹ Employees with a security clearance and access
to classified materials have a responsibility to
safeguard and secure National Security
Information
‹ Only pass on information to individuals with
the proper security clearance and on a need to
know basis.
‹ Follow procedures to ensure unauthorized
personnel do not gain access to classified
material by non-secure telephone,
conversations, computers, sight or others
means.

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 Office of Security Staff
Main Office Number 301-713-0954, 0955, 0956, FAX 713-0953
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‹ Richard L. Duncan, Field Office Manager (Ext.123)
‹ Sheri Sells, Security Specialist 301-713-1957
‹ Sharlene Savage, Security Specialist 301-713-1302
‹ Garey Aubrecht, Security Specialist 301-713-1956
‹ Michelle Woodland, Special Security Officer 301-713-9066
‹ Ledissa Moore, Asst. Special Security Officer 301-713-2767
‹ William Bailey, Physical Security Specialist 301-713-1958
‹ Mike McManus, Physical Security Specialist 301-713-0402
‹ Tina Davis, Security Assistant (Ext.128)
‹ Mike McKinnon, Security Engineer 301-713-1301
‹ Vincent Gross, Security Technician (Ext. 139)
‹ Sheria Campbell, Security Assistant (Ext. 114)

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